At the opening of trading on January 2, 2026, US stocks rose, with the Nasdaq Composite gaining more than 1%.
The positive trend spread to blockchain- related stocks, with many rising from over 1% to over 3% at the start of the trading session.
- Dow Jones +0.18%, S&P 500 +0.54%, Nasdaq Composite +more than 1%.
- Blockchain stocks rose across the board on the first trading day of 2026.
- BitMine leads the gainers group: +3.03%.
The US market opens in the green in 2026.
On January 2, 2026, the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.18%, the S&P 500 rose 0.54%, and the Nasdaq Composite gained more than 1% at the open.
This was the first trading session of 2026, with notable gains in the technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite index. Meanwhile, the Dow Jones and S&P 500 recorded more modest increases, 0.18% and 0.54%, respectively.
The simultaneous rise of the three major indices could create positive sentiment for risk-sensitive stock groups, including businesses related to the blockchain and cryptocurrency ecosystem.
Blockchain stocks rose, with BitMine leading the way.
Blockchain concept stocks generally rose: BitMine +3.03%, Circle +1.98%, Coinbase +1.92%, Strategy +1.11%.
Within the group mentioned, BitMine was the strongest performer with a 3.03% increase. Other cryptocurrency-related businesses also rose by nearly 2%, including Circle (1.98%) and Coinbase (1.92%). Strategy increased by 1.11%.
This development indicates that early-session capital flows are favoring stocks related to blockchain infrastructure and services, and reflects the bullish consensus within this group as the overall market opens positively.
